From helping our learners develop valuable cognitive skills to improving focus and behaviour, the benefits of playing chess are well documented. Regular chess playing helps to promote: All of which is why we were delighted … Read more

We recently held a peace lunch at Cannamore as a way of sharing our concerns for everyone experiencing conflict in the Middle East. Recent news from the region has been devastating, and we wanted to … Read more

We have been enjoying a Thanksgiving Week at our centre in Newton Abbot, The Lighthouse, with a focus on celebrating individual differences and sharing some of the things we are thankful for. We ran a … Read more

As a writer, putting your work in the public domain can feel daunting and nerve-wracking. Entering competitions is no mean feat therefore. Which is why we are delighted that one of our students, budding writer … Read more

Movember is all about men’s health, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer in particular. Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, challenging … Read more

Not satisfied with just marking World Mental Health Day last week, we turned it into a whole week of awareness-raising activities. This included Tea and Talks (with cake of course!) where staff and students encouraged … Read more

Encouraging positive mental health habits is an important part of life at Breakthrough. Next week, across our centres, we are recognising World Mental Health Day on October 10th and, to make sure all students have … Read more

We’ve always understood how vital positive mental health is in order for education to take place and for life to be enjoyed, so we are pleased to be making mental health our official focus for … Read more

It’s been wonderful to see all our students and colleagues again with the start of the new term, and to welcome so many new faces. We want to say thank you to everyone for making … Read more

As with most educational establishments, we put together a program of extra-curricular activities at the end of the summer term. Not only is it a fun end to the academic year and a great way … Read more